Eindhoven
in North Brabant

Chances are that you’ve heard of Philips or Dutch Design Week. But did you know they all call Eindhoven home? Known as the Netherlands’s design capital, this former industrial powerhouse has blossomed into a creative hotbed, fast becoming one of our favourite cultural hotspots.

how long to go for

a weekend

when to go

may, june, july, august, september, october, november

holidays

King’s Day, Carnival, Liberation Day, Sinterklaas

how to get there

Fly directly into Eindhoven Airport, or take a 1.5 hour train from Amsterdam or Rotterdam

how to get around

on foot, by bike, by car, by bus

nice to know

Eindhoven has been glowing ever since Philips came to town, growing from a light-bulb-making hub into a playground for technology, design and bright ideas.

local language

Dutch

currency

euro

in an emergency

call 112
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